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Bill #2026-165

South Fork Park / Carrasco Property Structures — Declared Worthless

Resolution Final Vote Approved Parks Whatcom County Vote: 7-0
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7-0
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$250,000
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Resolution
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Final Vote Approved
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Summary

    • Vote: 4-3 (Scanlon, Boyle, Galloway, Reinstra yes; Ellenbos, Buchanan, Stremler no)
    • The resolution declares structures on the recently acquired Carrasco property at South Fork Park (residence, barn, shop, yurt) legally "worthless" per county code, authorizing demolition
    • Equestrian arena excluded — retained for potential future use as equestrian trailhead
    • Demolition estimated at $250,000; RCO grant of $884,000 requires demolition as a condition
    • $150,000 contribution from Nesset Foundation toward the grant
    • Preliminary motion to "hold until photos provided" failed 0-7; photos were subsequently shared and council voted on the merits
    • The most contested vote of the evening; three dissenting members called the designation "tone deaf" and "irresponsible" given Sumas flood recovery context

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